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Computer networking covers IP networks, routers, switches, firewalls, and home/SOHO network design and troubleshooting.
Every home network must have one router, and preferably no more. A standard router always has one WAN (Internet) port to connect to the Internet source and a few LAN ports to host wired devices. Nowadays, routers are often “Wi-Fi routers” that also have a built-in Wi-Fi access point. Most Wi-Fi routers can be configured to work as a simple Wi-Fi access point. In this case, none of its routing-related features are used, and all of its network ports function as LAN ports. Tip Generally, you can use a standard router with any Internet source, as long as the source has a network port that the rou
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